Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Portuguese with "Um Dia de Domingo," a stunning romantic ballad by Marisa Liz and António Zambujo. This song, a beloved classic, offers a rich emotional landscape, perfect for language learners to grasp expressions of love, longing, and hope. Its beautiful melodies and evocative lyrics provide an authentic and engaging way to connect with the Portuguese language and its poetic depth.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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preciso /pɾeˈzizu/ A2 |
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falar /faˈlaʁ/ A1 |
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encontrar /ẽkõˈtɾaʁ/ A2 |
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sonho /ˈsõɲu/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvida/ A1 |
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emoção /e.moˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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tocar /toˈkaʁ/ A2 |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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lindo /ˈlĩdu/ A2 |
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conta /ˈkõtɐ/ B1 |
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sentimento /sẽtʃiˈmẽtu/ B2 |
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amanhecer /amaɲeˈseʁ/ B2 |
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bronzear /bɾõˈzear/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu preciso de te falar
➔ Use of the indirect object pronoun 'de' followed by an infinitive to express necessity, as in 'preciso de te falar' ('I need to talk to you').
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Depois andar de encontro ao vento
➔ Use of the verb 'andar' in the infinitive form with prepositional phrase 'de encontro ao' to indicate moving towards or encountering something.
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Faz de conta que ainda é cedo
➔ Use of the phrase 'fazer de conta que' (to pretend that) followed by a clause, expressing an imaginary or hypothetical scenario.
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Tudo vai ficar por conta da emoção
➔ Use of the future tense 'vai ficar' (will stay/be) with 'por conta de' (because of, on account of) to indicate that something is due to or depends on a certain factor.
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E deixar falar a voz do coração
➔ Use of the infinitive 'deixar' (to let, allow) followed by an infinitive ('falar') to express allowing or enabling an action, with a poetic tone.
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Tudo vai ficar por conta da emoção
➔ Repetition of the future tense 'vai ficar' with 'por conta de' to emphasize that the situation depends on or is influenced by emotion.
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